Greetings from San Cristobal, NM. This week, super rainbows and a supermoon moonrise, around the Taos Valley. The Blue, Supermoon is this evening. If it looks spectacular and we are not clouded over I will post a shot next week.
The rainbows began with the monsoon rains that we finally experienced in abundance in the San Cristobal Valley. I think our neighbors in other parts of the county were jealous. I posted numerous images of rainbows from our field and over the foothills on social media. I didn’t have to go very far, but you know that already. However, last Saturday, the big monsoon rains arrived for all of Taos County. I could see the skies beginning to clear to the south, so I headed in that direction, towards Taos and got set up for a shot with Taos Mountain and hopefully a spectacular rainbow.
Below are images of what kept my attention, with dozens of people who were stopped and precariously parked along the highway through El Prado (the meadows).
Supernumerary or rainbow bands are “extra bands, usually pale pink or green in color, often seen on the inside of the primary rainbow. They result from interference of light rays which emerge from water droplets in the same direction”.
I hope that makes sense. I don’t know the science of it, but I like the results that occur. Here’s another shot from last July when I found out about these bands.
Check out the light rays in this one. It happens, not always but here’s a shot from July 2018.
With the upcoming supermoon and a blue moon tonight, I took a client on a photo tour for a few hours around sunset yesterday. We were looking for something particular, but I knew we’d have time to scout a few locations. My ideal shot would be the moon rising over the Saint Francis Church in Ranchos de Taos. I’ve done it before, so I had that idea in mind with perhaps a different angle.
When the moon initially peaked over the ridge south of Ranchos de Taos, it looked nice, though the sky was a little hazy and not so blue (is it ever blue?) like this one when it occurred in March 2018. We took a few shots of the moon and the sunset and then headed to my planned location at the iconic church.
Last but not least the not-quite-full supermoon rises at the Saint Francis Church in Ranchos de Taos.
As always thank you for looking. I hope you’ll join me for the next Blue Supermoon in 2037. I’ll see you here! Have a good week. G
21 thoughts on “Stunning Rainbows, Supermoon Rise. 08-30-2023”
Incredible photos Geraint! Hope the skies cooperate this evening.
Thank you so much Scott. I hope you’re having fun. Your pictures are stunning. G
Thanks so much Geraint! I had a great teacher! I am having a blast!
Scott
Extraordinary – just as you are
That is nice of you to say. Thank you, Mara. G
Thanks, Geraint. wonderful photos
Thank you so much, Ron. G
Your photos capture such rare instants of beauty unfolding.
Thank you so much, Amelia. I really appreciate it. G
These are all beautiful shots. So happy to see here what I cannot see in person there. Many thanks, and be well.
Jim, I’m very happy my images bring you closer to here from there. I really appreciate your compliments and comments. Stay well. I enjoy your beautiful pictures from there. G
Those rainbow shots are stunning, Geraint! 👍👍
Thanks so much Paul. I’m enjoying your new website very much. Great work. G
Beautiful
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Thank you, Michael. I glad you continue to enjoy my work. Best wishes. G
The spectacular Rainbow photos look like energetic portals.
Thank you, Joy. I’m glad you like them. They transport me to a place of happiness. G
cool great shots as always thankyou.
Thank you Alison. I hope you are well and enjoying your summer and it’s a not too hot! G
I had a great time working with you in August- we didn’t get the views we were looking for but got others that were spectacular!
I think we/you did very well. Thank you, Grant. Looking forward to seeing your images. G